The Greek goddess of wisdom, Athena is also known as Minerva to the Romans.
She was sculpted by Carl Kundmann on the beautifully designed fountain with a golden helmet holding a golden spear and a golden goddess Nike in each hand.

Friedrich Schmidt was the architect who built Vienna's top landmark, the gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral in the center of the city.
He also was responsible for the construction of the Vienna Royal Orchestra building, the Imperial Hall, which is on Beethovenplatz.